ROTTEN SOIL - From Beyond The Grave TAPE

Limited edition of 30 copies.

Old school Death Metal from Trier, Germany.

"Although evidently inspired by the Swedish death metal scene, Unleashed and Entombed in particular, and with that classic chugging sound, the debut album from German trio Rotten Soil is far from being an imitation.

Boasting 12 strong tracks, From Beyond The Grave is a well-crafted, visceral and accessible opus with some excellent, catchy slower passages (‘Indoctrination’ stands out), but plenty of chuga-chuga menace (‘Overthrow The Sacred Throne’) and gnarly, rhythmic pulsations (‘Bastard Of Christ’).

Many bands are taking the Swedish vibe but resorting to unwelcoming repetition, and while the flashes of Entombed etc. are frequent here, the belligerence and creativity within the tracks is to be admired, more so in the slight variations of the vocal assaults and the variances of tempo." - Metal Forces